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SO 229 Women in Society

This course surveys the effects of cultural values, social institutions and sex roles on women’s lives. It analyzes sources of gender inequality, especially in terms of the social construction of gender and sexuality. It examines the intersections of race, class, and sexuality for women. The course draws heavily on student participation to integrate personal gender experiences with a base of knowledge about women.